The words contained in this file might help you see if this file matches what you are looking for:
...Self and identity copyright psychology press doi compassion analternativeconceptualization ofahealthyattitudetowardoneself kristin neff university of texas at austin usa this article denes examines the construct entails three main components a kindness being kind understanding toward oneself in instances pain or failure rather than harshly critical b common humanity perceiving ones experiences as part larger human experience seeing them separating isolating c mindfulness holding painful thoughts feelings balanced awareness over identifying with is an emotionally positive attitude that should protect against negative consequences judgment isolation rumination such depression because its non evaluative interconnected nature it also counter tendencies towards narcissism centeredness downward social comparison have been associated attempts to maintain esteem relation other psycho logical constructs examined links psychological functioning are explored potential group differences discussed ...